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Protocol and method for multi-chassis configurable time synchronization

US7721001B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J3/0655
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for time synchronization of operations in a control system. Synchronization networks and devices are provided for transferring synchronization information between controllers in a distributed or localized control system, which is employed in order to allow operation of such controllers to be synchronized with respect to time. Also disclosed are synchronization protocols and hardware apparatus employed in synchronizing control operations in a control system.

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